A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued.

A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charityA heavy rainstorm caused a landslide that blocked a major highway for several hours

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region

The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldLocal schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

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• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 15% in the past year.
• ·Volunteer group helps rebuild homes damaged by natural disaster
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean oil spills more effectively
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their water intake and set hydration goals
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise can improve memory and cognitive function in older adults